MIGRATION ASSISTANT

The Migration Section is an essential part of the Embassy, and the work is monitored by the Migration Agency in Sweden. The section is led by a Head of Migration Section and the section has two employees. The work in Bogotá is done in close cooperation with other Embassies in the LATAM region and with Washington.

The position is initially for a one-year period, starting at latest the 7th of January 2025, with the possibility of prolongation.

Roles and responsibilities

• Conduct interviews in applications for residence permit in Sweden.
• Communicate with the public and provide information in migration issues (mainly through e-mail).
• Ensure that information regarding migration matters is up to date.
• Contribute constructively to the regional migration team.
• Contribute to the Embassy work in general if needed.

Requirements

• University degree in an associated field such as administration, international relations, or other relevant discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant professional experience related to the position, or at another Embassy.
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken Spanish and Portuguese and very good working knowledge of English.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office with ability to easily learn new management systems.

Desirable skills

• Ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Ability to organize time, work independently, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks to ensure that deadlines are met.

Personal suitability

• Social skills and effective interpersonal relations
• Reliability and personal integrity
• Initiative and ability to work independently

How to Apply

If you fulfil the requirements above, please send you application, consisting strictly of CV and a cover letter only, both in English, including a salary claim to the email address ambassaden.bogota-migration@gov.se with the subject description “UM2024/24055/BOGO”.  

Applications must be submitted as (non-compressed) archives attached to the email, with a maximum of two (2) attachments: CV and cover letter. Additional attachments will be cause for rejection of the application. Any text, image, or other object in the body of the e-mail will be disregarded.

Applications must be marked “UM2024/24055/BOGO”. An appropriate Colombian work visa will be required if not a Colombian citizen or Permanent Resident. All employees must have a legal entitlement to live and work in the country. The Embassy strives to be a diverse and multicultural workplace. Persons of afro-Colombian and indigenous identities, who fulfil abovementioned criteria, are encouraged to apply.

Work samples and language tests may be conducted at the interview sessions.

Closing date for applications is 15th of October 2024.

If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Martin Beckert, Head of Migration Section, via e-mail: martin.beckert@gov.se.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.